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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEITH | Parish of Beith Parish of Beith Parish of Beith Parish of Beith Parish of Beith Parish of Beith Parish of Beith Parish of Beith |
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Full. [Fullartons] Gazeteer Chalmers Caledonia Co. [County] Directory Oliver & Boyds Almanac Co. [County] Map Paterson's History of Ayr. |
A parish in the county of Ayr district of Cunningham; with the exception of a small portion which belongs to Renfrewshire, on the border of which it is Situated. It extends about 7 miles in length, from east to west; and its average breadth is about 4 miles. It is bounded on the North in Renfrewshire & north east by Lochwinnoch and Neilston; on the S.E. [South East] by Dunlop; on the S. [South] by Stewarton & Kilwinning, on the W.[West] and S. [South] by Dalry, and on the W. [West] by Kilbirnie. The superficial area is about -- acres. This parish has no detached portion situated within any other parish, nor is there any detached portion of any other parish Situated within it. |
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[Page] 11"There can be little doubt that the name of this
"parish is derived from the celtic Beithe, signifying
"birch, with which description of wood it is sup-
"-posed, from remains dug up, to have anciently
"abounded. Many of the localities indicate, by
their designations - such as Woodside, Threepwood,
Fullerwoodhead, Roughwood &c.
Paterson's Hist. [History] of Ayr
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